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Y919 WGH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,201 mi
Last recorded94,201 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 94,201 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 94,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 90,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 90,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated pumped up (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement s a p (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and backing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and backing panel (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2018 62,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and backing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and backing panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,705 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,638 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,721 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,622 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,903 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 26,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,422 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,770 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y919 WGH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y919 WGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y919 WGH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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